Blinded

/ˈblaɪndɪd/

Meaning & Definition

verb

past tense of blind; to cause someone to be unable to see, either temporarily or permanently.

The bright flash of the explosion blinded the onlookers for several moments.

to shut out the sight of something; to make someone unaware or unable to see clearly.

He was blinded by his ambition and could not see the risks involved.

to confuse or overwhelm someone's judgment or perception.

She was blinded by love and didn't notice the warning signs.

adjective

unable to see; lacking sight.

The blinded man navigated the street with the help of his guide dog.

Old English 'blindian', meaning to make blind.

blinded by science

Overwhelmed by complexity or technicality.

blind leading the blind

A situation where inexperienced individuals guide others who are similarly inexperienced.

blind spot

An area that one does not see or is unaware of.

blind

Unable to see; lacking sight.

blindfold

A piece of cloth used to cover the eyes, preventing sight.

blinding

Causing blindness or a brief loss of vision.

To be unaware of the truth or reality.

She was blinded by love and couldn't see his flaws.

To be overwhelmed and unable to focus.

The amount of information was blinding and hard to process.